Good afternoon, Monday. I'm feeling so much better and happy for this glorious weather today. I'm watching a bit of the New York runway shows (during insomniac weekend nights) and feeling like there's some solid choices for Spring 2014, though I'm vexed by the fact that those half tops are still around. Not a fan.
But really there's murmurs and shouts about the 90s happening all over again, and not a moment too soon for me. I'm not one to love up on 80s fashion- trust me- I was there, and it wasn't really that wonderful then. But the 90s are a completely different story. I'm not talking about the grunge thing, although somehow that's more appealing this time around, but the Antwerp Six/minimalist 90s I have always loved. I'm a huge fan of a minimalist silhouette like in the Peter Lindbergh photos above (having a real moment with him right now too)- and now that I've been to Japan, I can appreciate a pure and simple black and white moment even more. The poster child for minimalist chic to be would be Tonne Goodman of Vogue- she's always so damn chic and it's never overwrought. I love the moody, ethereal, whispery 90s thing and I'm so stoked it's back.
And all over the runways are 90s nods in the form of slipdresses and spare silhouettes- one of my favorite shows was Ralph Rucci's, who nailed the simplicity of that 90s moment in absolute spades. The looks above suggest a quiet that I can get down with- at this point in my life and fashion career I'm more about shhhh and less about HEYLOOKATME. Oh and how about NY Magazine calling out the return of said slip dress? Designers from Helmut Lang to Rag and Bone were featuring my all time favorite piece of clothing. Rejoice. I like nothing more than this delicate dress shape. Ask anyone.
And for those of you who are too young to remember the 90s or need an inspirational reminder- check out my photos below of some great moments from the era. The dream of the 90s is alive on the runways, and I'm about to put on some Portishead and check it all out. Cause that's what's up this minimal Monday in the 212. XO
